In your online modules you’ll cover everything from planning brilliant lessons, to current teaching methodology, to practical classroom management techniques. In other words, all the skills and knowledge you need to bag that all-important first TEFL job. What’s more, our online modules are available 24/7, giving you complete flexibility over where and when you want to study.

Top off all that great TEFL learning with our practical weekend TEFL course. You’ll be immersed in 20 hours of hands-on TEFL classroom training with a small group of fellow TEFL students. This is your chance to try out your newly acquired teaching skills, strengthen your TEFL expertise and get some amazing TEFL tips from your experienced Level 7 tutor.

Our 140 Hour Combined TEFL Course really is a brilliant way to gain your TEFL certificate at your own pace and make new friends for your TEFL adventures abroad.

English Government Regulated Training

Our TEFL qualifications are regulated by Ofqual. That means they’re officially recognised by the English government’s qualifications board and highly regarded by employers worldwide. Take a peek at a sample certificate here.

Course breakdown

How the 140 Hour Combined TEFL Course works

The 140 Hour Combined TEFL Course is our simplest way to blend flexible online study for your TEFL certificate with confidence boosting time in the classroom.

Once you register you’ll get log-in details for your online modules. All you need is an internet-connected device and you’re ready to go – and with 24/7 access plus 10 weeks to complete the course, you’re in charge of how fast you want to learn.

In your classroom segment, you’ll join a group of fellow TEFL students for an intensive couple of days of hands-on learning and teaching practice. You can book your weekend course before you start or select the “flexi” option to pick a date when you’re ready.

Here at i-to-i, we have an unrivalled TEFL Customer Support team, expert TEFL tutors and our esteemed Academic Director on hand. So however big or small your query, our expert TEFL team is here to help. Plus at our weekend course you’ll meet your Level 7 tutor in person – perfect for answering all those burning TEFL questions!

What will I learn?

Our 140 Hour Combined TEFL Course is all about giving you the skills and knowledge you need to earn your TEFL certificate and be ready to do a real TEFL job.

Our online course is broken up into short chunks, perfect for pacing your learning. On top of the easily digestible theory, you’ll find interactive quizzes, film clips from real-life TEFL classrooms, practical tips and useful resources you can use to create brilliant TEFL lessons.

Next, head to the classroom for a weekend of fun, hands-on practical experience and you’ll be ready to face your first TEFL class with confidence.

In our 140 Hour Combined TEFL Course, you’ll learn how to:

Create well-structured lesson plans bursting with great content

Develop and use teaching resources that are perfect for the TEFL classroom

Understand and apply current teaching methodology and techniques

Refresh your grammar knowledge (we know this is the bit you really want!)

Use practical approaches to get the most out of your class

In other words, all the skills you need to stand up in front of a classroom of students with confidence on the first day of your new TEFL job.

Module breakdown

Our online course is designed to keep you motivated and engaged every step of the way. Each section blends easily digestible underpinning theory with the practical skills that you need for the classroom. You’ll also find tons of short films, top tips, fun activities, real-life TEFL resources and interactive quizzes to bring it all to life.

Here’s a quick preview of what you’ll cover in your online modules:

Section 1: Planning a Lesson

Knowing how to create a brilliant lesson plan is the first step to becoming a great TEFL teacher. In this section you’ll cover teaching methodology and learn how to develop a well-structured lesson plan that you can adapt for a whole range of different TEFL classes.

Section 2: Lesson Content

In Section 2 you’ll explore how to create great activities and resources for all the main types of TEFL classes – including lessons in vocabulary, grammar and the four skills (reading, writing, listening and speaking).

Section 3: Making it work in the classroom

Section 3 is all about getting the most out of your students. You’ll learn how to create a great teaching environment, identify approaches to help your students learn and gain some brilliant practical advice about how to deal with problems that can arise.

Course assessment

You’ll find interactive quizzes throughout the course to check your knowledge and support your learning. At the end of the course you’ll have a formal assessment. This is your chance to show off what you’ve learnt and prove you have developed the skills necessary for your TEFL certificate.

Taking it further

It doesn’t all end with your shiny TEFL certificate. We’ve got tons of fantastic resources, from informative blog posts to our jam-packed jobs board, that will help you land that all-important first TEFL job – and make the most of your time once you’re there.

Classroom course

Now you’ve absorbed all that brilliant TEFL knowledge you’ll be raring to try out your newly acquired skills. Your classroom sessions are the perfect way to gain invaluable teaching practice, insight and feedback from an experienced Level 7 tutor and make loads of new TEFL friends along the way.

Take a peek at our classroom course timetable to see what you’ll be covering:

Day 1

9.00-9.15

Welcome & course aims

9.15-10.30

TEFL principles

10.30-11.00

Break

11.00-12.30

Teaching new language

12.30-1.30

Lunch

1.30-3.00

Grammar & error correction

3.00-3.15

Break

3.15-5.30

(time may vary)

Teaching Practice 1

5.30-6.00

Day 1 reflection

Day 2

9.00-9.30

Review

9.30-10.30

Pronunciation

10.30-11.00

Break

11.00-12.30

Teaching reading & listening

12.30-1.30

Lunch

1.30-2.30

Using coursebooks

2.30-2.45

Break

2.45-5.00

(time may vary)

Teaching Practice 2

5.00-5.30

Day 2 reflection

5.30-6.00

Your TEFL future

Personal tutor

Here at i-to-i we know that people matter. Throughout the course you’ll have access to our team of TEFL experts – from our friendly customer support team to our experienced TEFL tutors. So whether you’ve got a quick query about the course or need some advice on a TEFL concept, our knowledgeable TEFL team is here to help.

You’ll also receive personal, constructive feedback from your Level 7 tutor each time you submit a piece of work for formal assessment. We really do want to help you be the best TEFL teacher you can.

TEFL Tutor, Tracy Robinson

After almost 20 years in the industry, teaching students of all ages and nationalities, Tracy now uses her experience to train teachers to do the same! As our Director of Studies she is involved in creating and maintaining courses, looking after our tutors and candidates and dealing with day-to-day academic issues.
TEFL highlight: Tracy has worked all over, including four years in Japan where she realised TEFL was her calling.

TEFL Tutor, Lindsey Cottle

Lindsey is currently living in Amsterdam, where she’s worked for the university since late 2015. She’s previously worked all over including in India, Italy, Taiwan and the UK – but Hong Kong is her favourite teaching location after being thrown in the deep end at just 22. She loves the motivation and effort the weekend course students demonstrate, and can’t wait to meet you all there!
TEFL highlight: The new perspective you get – being invited into people’s houses for religious festivals, and being taught to cook local cuisine.

TEFL Tutor, Penny Campbell

TEFL superwoman Penny is qualified up to the eyeballs, and has lived and taught in some amazing locations like Egypt, Mexico and Japan over the past twenty years. It was a burning desire to see the world that spurred Penny to get qualified, but since then she’s learnt how rewarding and diverse a career in TEFL can be; she’s written books and exams, and produced online resources for the British Council. Phew!
TEFL highlight: When I qualified, online courses didn’t exist – so I did my CELTA qualification in Egypt, and loved it!

TEFL Tutor, Meryl Burgess

Leeds lass Meryl delivers courses around the north of England, and has volunteered and taught abroad in Ecuador, the Czech Republic and Australia. She’s been in the TEFL game for 15 years, and still gets a kick out of meeting the TEFL students who are off on amazing adventures around the world. Meryl’s favourite country is Ecuador, a diverse country with very welcoming locals.
TEFL highlight: Obtaining my visa to be able to teach in Ecuador involved illegal border crossings and bribery. Maybe not a highlight… but certainly memorable!

TEFL Tutor, Teresa Jacobs

Travel is Teresa’s passion, and her claim to fame is having visited every country in Europe, Scandinavia, China (with the toilet stories to prove it) and many of the ‘Stans! It’s just as well she’s a TEFL tutor, then, as she’s able to continue travelling (to Hanoi, New York, or even just Milton Keynes!) and inspire others to get out and have some meaningful adventures. Favourite destination: Brazil.
TEFL highlight: Working in Turkey, where in the mornings I taught in Asia and in the evenings, Europe!

TEFL Tutor, Annie da Silva

Portuguese-born Annie started life in Paris, but has lived in Johannesburg, South Africa for most of her life after her parents emigrated when she was two. She’s been a TEFL teacher in her home country for over 25 years, and a teacher trainer for over ten years. You’ll likely meet her if you take our classroom course in Jo’burg, so be sure to say hi!
TEFL highlight: I feel very privileged to do the work I do. There aren’t many jobs that expose you to so many different types of people and walks of life!

TEFL Tutor, Peter Bowdery

Peter lives and teaches in the Czech Republic, and is currently an online tutor for i-to-i. He’s been teaching for over twenty years in Poland, England and the Czech Republic, and in his spare time he translates, proofreads and writes materials for English course books, as well as lending his voice to recordings on these learning materials!

TEFL specialisation: Business English. I have a Trinity TESOL Certificate and RSA DELTA.

TEFL Tutor, Paul Myers

Paul lives in Hong Kong, and runs weekend courses in Bangkok and Hanoi. He started his TEFL career teaching in Korea, then moved on to Japan and China, and still nurses a passion for travel today. His favourite aspect of being a TEFL tutor is being instrumental in the lives of people who want to learn English, and he recognises that the teacher makes a huge difference in learning effectiveness.
Favourite place: Thailand, for sure. I think this is largely due to the incredibly friendly people. I’d love to teach there one day.

24/7 access

You can access our online course anytime, any place, anywhere. All you need is an internet connected device and your log-in details. And with wifi available practically everywhere, you can even study as you travel!

Wow this is a great course. Once i got started i could not stop. I completed my cource way before the expiry. The content is very useful and gave me the confidence to be a great English teacher. Thank... More

Nicole Harrison

11th August 2018

The course was very effective and straight to the point. Especially the practical weekend in combination with the 120 hour course was very useful.
This course definitely helps when you want to teach ... More

Frank Bastiaan Nooteboom

10th August 2018

I would rate this course a 5 stars. It is definitely an enlightening, fun and wonderfully structured course. It creates an easy learning environment right from your own home :) I would suggest... More

I feel totally prepared to step into the classroom as an ESL teacher after completing the I to I 120 Hour Online Tefl course. The different learning modules were all explained clearly, and the grammar... More

Sam

9th August 2018

1.Teaching English can either be a wonderful way to spend a year or two living overseas or a fascinating career – 2.It’s really up to you – and our courses are designed to introduce you to many ... More

Anonymous

8th August 2018

Now that I are TEFL qualified, I feel like the more great opporunities openning up for me!!!
Thank you for being such a responsive, professional and trustworthy team!

Leila

7th August 2018

I love how it provides practical examples as well through the videos. It doesn’t just focus on the theory side but also the practicality of it.

Sinenhlanhla

7th August 2018

I really enjoyed the course and I felt that it covered all the aspects required.

Zaibaa

7th August 2018

The best form of learning I have experienced and I'm not at all fond of learning so this definitely a mind changer.

FAQs

"Do I need to be a grammar expert?”"

If you’re hard-pressed to sort out your third conditional from your present perfect, don’t panic. You will need to teach some grammar during your TEFL career but you’re not expected to be a grammar guru. A good grammar guide and a quick refresher course will set you up perfectly

"Can I study / work at the same time as doing the course?"

The classroom section lasts for 20 hours over a weekend. How long you take to complete the online segment is really up to you. On average, you can expect to finish it in around four to six weeks. But you’ll have access for ten weeks, so if you want to spread out your learning – or study super-intensively – that’s fine with us.

"How long does the course take?"

The classroom section lasts for 20 hours over a weekend. How long you take to complete the online segment is really up to you. On average, you can expect to finish it in around four to six weeks. But you’ll have access for ten weeks, so if you want to spread out your learning – or study super-intensively – that’s fine with us.

"Will I get any support with the course?"

Of course! We want to make sure your experience is as good as possible. Contact us with any queries and our expert TEFL team will do our best to help. Plus, once you’ve submitted your assessment, you’ll get some really constructive feedback from your personal tutor – perfect for developing your teaching practice.

"Where can I TEFL abroad?"

You can TEFL anywhere that doesn’t speak English as a first language – which is a lot of places! If you’re after a TEFL hotspot, why not head to the amazing cultures of SE Asia or South America. If you’d prefer to get off the beaten track, check out TEFL opportunities in Russia, Nicaragua and Taiwan for starters. Remember to take a peek at our jobs board for all of today’s top TEFL jobs.

"When can I apply for TEFL jobs?"

You can start applying for TEFL jobs as soon as you’ve passed the course - which could mean that you’re checking out those flights in only a couple of months time.

If you'd like to find out more about our 140 Hour Combined TEFL , give us a call on 877 526 3959. We can't wait to hear from you!

Discover i-to-i: A world-leading TEFL Course provider

Regulated – Accredited – Trusted

Our TEFL Courses are internationally-recognised and regulated by Ofqual, the English Government body responsible for ensuring the highest quality of qualifications. You can be confident that with an i-to-i qualification, your CV will rise to the top of the TEFL pile!

What’s Ofqual?

Ofqual is the English Government department responsible for ensuring qualifications are of the highest quality. Having Ofqual regulation is a brilliant stamp of approval and is something that TEFL employers look for when trying to find the perfect TEFL teacher!

Why do I need Ofqual?

Even though there’re lots of TEFL jobs in the world, there are equally lots of TEFL teachers! It’s important to stand out from the crowd when applying – and that’s where our courses come in to help! With Ofqual regulation and a long-established, recognised provider like i-to-i on your CV, you’ll have a huge advantage over other candidates.

Did you know?

We’ve also received independent accreditation from the ODLQC (Open & Distance Learning Quality Council) which is recognised by employers across the globe, giving you a qualification which will give you the best start on your TEFL journey!

With so many TEFL courses out there to choose from, it’s hard to know where to start. So here’s our top tips for things to look out for.

English Government Regulation - Make sure that the course you’re about to start has been independently checked and leads to a regulated qualification. The Ofqual seal of approval gives employers the confidence that you’ve got the best qualification around!

Experience - With over 23 years’ experience in TEFL, we’ve carved the path for TEFL courses. Since the world’s first weekend TEFL course in 1994 leading to the world’s first online TEFL course in 2001, you’ll be training with a world leading provider.

Help & Support - You’re bound to have questions during your course so make sure you’ll get the support you need. Our TEFL courses come with a personal tutor so you can tap into their TEFL wisdom along the way. What’s more our lovely Customer Support Team and Academic Director are always on hand based at i-to-i HQ!

Why i-to-i?

Quality & value

Want a qualification that will open doors around the world? Well, that’s exactly what you get with i-to-i. We’re accredited and our courses are regulated by the people that matter, plus we constantly innovate to deliver the best.

Support & advice

Starting something new can often feel like a leap into the unknown but we’ll make this new adventure exciting, not scary; holding your hand for as long as you need.

Experience & knowledge

When it comes to TEFL, we lead the way. Pioneers of the industry, we’ve been around the longest, awarding more TEFL courses than anyone else. At the last count, we had 182,000 graduates and rising.

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